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AI for Students and Teachers, Artificial Intelligence, Computer Science Education, Educational TechnologyAI for Teachers and Education
Artificial Intelligence has made its way into education and is here to stay. Are you and your school prepared to manage it? How will you know if a student has used it? Are there productive uses for AI? Should teachers use it? Is it safe for all ages? Does your District or Institution have an…
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Computer Science Education, Cybersecurity for Schools and Teachers, Digital Citizenship, Digital LiteracyCybersecurity Resources for Schools and Teachers
K-12 Schools have become a top target for data theft and ransomware by hackers and cyber threat actors. Here is what you need to know to avoid becoming a victim. 5/13/2026 Update: Two years after this initial post, the recent Canvas cybersecurity incident should be a wake up call for schools and LMS providers. Approximately…
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Design Thinking for Educators
Here is an introduction to the Design Thinking process as a platform for innovation for teachers and students. Design Thinking is a proven, five-step rapid iteration process that will help you quickly develop and test innovative ideas for your classroom. The extensive resources will provide a comprehensive understanding of how to use the Design Thinking…
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Integrating Khan Academy into the Classroom and Curriculum
Khan Academy is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with the mission of providing a free, world-class education for anyone, anywhere (Khan 2023). Khan Academy offers teachers and students a free mastery learning system in extensive subject areas. Implemented in conjunction with traditional learning, Khan Academy is an excellent digital learning tool to identify and close gaps…
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Integrating Excel into Geography Curriculum
Spreadsheets are not just for accounting, statistics, or business anymore. Microsoft Excel has amazing Geography and Charting Functions that can be integrated into a Geography Curriculum. The Excel lessons here require the full versions of Excel for Microsoft 365 or Excel for Microsoft 365 for Mac. The screenshots are from a Mac, Windows will look very…
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Digital Literacy Resources for Adult Education
Digital literacy and connectivity are no longer just optional luxuries, they are a necessity for academic and workforce success. Digital literacy is just as crucial to success in adult learning as it is for any grade level. It is of critical importance for workforce training, and for today’s evolving life skills. Adults need digital literacy…
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Computer Science Education Week and the Hour of Code
For 2024, Computer Science Education Week will happen December 9th through the 15th. This is an excellent opportunity to introduce your students to coding and computer science, and the tremendous career opportunities in this field. According to U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, “Overall employment in computer and information technology occupations is projected to grow 15…
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Digital Citizenship Week
This post contains extensive resources for you to promote Digital Citizenship Week in your classroom, school, or home. For 2024 Digital Citizenship Week is October 14th through the 18th, but you do not have to wait until then to teach digital citizenship. With the increased prevalence of social media pervading the lives of our students,…
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Model Rocketry in STEM Education
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment in STEM occupations is projected to grow approximately 11% from 2020-2030 with a median annual wage of almost $100,000. Getting and keeping students interested in STEM to learn the skills for these real world opportunities is critical. Teaching STEM through an experiential, hands on activity such…
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Science Apps for iPad
There are many excellent Science Apps for iPads. Following is a list of Apps that I have used and recommend. Some of these are free, some are paid but are an excellent value. If you are using Apple Configurator or any device enrollment software at your school, you may be able to push these out…
PAUL HABERSTROH
Technology Integration and Innovation in STEM Education
